Makar Sankranti also known as Sankranti or Sankranthi marks the transition of the Sun into Makara rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path.

Traditionally, the day is celebrated in many parts of the country with different names as Harvest festival.

Other regional names of Makar Sankranti festival are –

Uttarayan– Gujarat and Rajasthan

Maghi – Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab

Pongal – Tamil Nadu

Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu – Assam Valley

Shishur Saenkraat – Kashmir Valley

Makara Vilakku Festival – Kerala

Khichdi – Uttar Pradesh

Owing to the vast diversity of culture in India, this festival is celebrated in different ways across the country, but one thing is common is that people in most part of this country fly kites on this day.